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You are very welcome Alan. The Evoque is now on its second replacement-from-new OE set, and have done far better than expected, mileage wise. The current set were on offer at National Tyres at the time, and unusually, worked out cheaper than competitors. NT is part of Halfords, I would just do an on- line search to get best prices at reliable outlets. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks.

Isn’t that exactly what I advised in my post of 19th Feb.

Thanks Emily, Not too sure whether 2021 or 2018 has much bearing over it - crxp is crxp whatever its age. This is a very difficult one to confidently advise on, but having said that, you have what appears to be an incorrect spec. low grade battery, with no evidence that it was ever coded to the car when replaced. You now have a dodgy alternator ( as a result?) and that may (in caps) be affecting the correct operation of many of your electrical systems. On the one hand, you may find fitting a branded new battery fitted to the car and getting it coded, along with rechecking the alternator consistent output, and all will be well - but no guarantee that it will. I will however be more confident in claiming that if you don’t to that, you are more likely not to fix it if you get anything else checked and worked on. Kind regards, Gareth.

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Any answer for Stephen, Richard?

Video doesn’t work for me Brett. Colour of the smoke? Does it use any coolant or oil?

Welcome Alan, A family member has had favourable experience with Pirelli Scorpion Verde ( all season) on a 4x4 non- Audi. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Tim. Never did hear anymore from our Oliver. Kind regards, Gareth.

Welcome Jeremy, First thing to check is that you have 12 volts at the heater connection onto the rear screen. If you do, likelihood is that you have a damage-break in the actual screen heater element. Kind regards, Gareth.

Thanks Shakir, Re. stop/ start. Do you want one with or without, this nasty, engineering averse system? Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Emily, Opinions vary, and I would agree with Kev -P. Perhaps one important question to answer before moving forward in any (in caps) direction:- Can you confirm the Lion battery was the correct one for your car, and that it was coded to the car when first fitted? If not, it could toast the battery, and vice versa - the alternator - as the alternator treats the new battery - charge wise - as if it were the old defective battery. Replacing with Bosch? Yes, perhaps some years ago, but I now prefer Exide Premium, but of course it’s your choice. Kind regards, Gareth.

There are far more, and more competitively priced suppliers than ECP.

Thanks Kev. but beware of disconnecting Audi batteries, and the potential need to re- code after. Over on the Jaguar forum, there seems to be opinion that JLR systems don’t need recoding after fitting a replacement battery, but….

I know a localish motor factor who just won’t stock them, although having an account with ECP.

Lion battery- bless you. As I’ve said many times before, this brand would be firmly at the bottom of my desirability list. ‘Mixed reviews’ is being too kind. Worth bearing in mind that Euro Car Parts are believed to have re-branded them - can’t remember the new brand name, but something starting with S ? as per their exclusive Starline. Kind regards, Gareth.

Exactly Peter - hence professional all- parameter testing is required to confirm/ refute battery overall efficiency with battery condition critical vehicles.

Does your battery tested measure its cold cranking current Peter? Of course, everything boils down to maki g your own decision on what you want todo.

How are you going to test the battery Peter?

Excuse me being blunt Huw, but why on earth are you replying to a 7 year old post!?

Are you trying to tell us that this 19 year old car is £11K?

Please don’t talk to yourself Peter! With all electrical issues, take the cheapest route to component elimination, and get the battery efficiency tested, before investigating anything else. Halfords stores will do that. Worth getting the alternator output checked at the same time. Please let us know how you get on Peter. Kind regards, Gareth.

Hello Paul, My similar era humble A3 has started to behave in a similar fashion, although mine will unlock via. the door switch - but very hit and miss with the fob. I’m considering renewing the lock assembly with a cheap aftermarket one from EBay - as a trial. Kind regards, Gareth.

Sticky caliper piston/s sounds more probable.

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